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Feds Identify Shirtless Antifa Arson Suspect by Tatoo of Last Name on His Back
nationalfile.com ^ | July 30, 2020 | Lionel DuCane

Posted on 07/30/2020 9:45:41 AM PDT by Red Badger

Suspected arsonist was on probation after beating his girlfriend in front of her young [child] (sic).

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Police arrested a suspected a shirtless Antifa arsonist, who they identified after the suspect revealed a distinct tattoo on his back containing his unique surname, Schinzing, while setting fire to the Portland Justice Center in May.

Edward Thomas Schinzing, 32, faces up to 20 years in federal prison after taking part in an arson attack to the Portland Justice Center. He was given away by his self identifying tattoo.

Schinzing has been charged with arson in a federal court following his actions in setting fire to the Portland Justice Center on May 29 at the beginning of Portland’s ongoing months of civil unrest triggered by the in-custody killing of suspected fraudster George Floyd.

Although he is accused of setting fire to a county building, the federal charge alleges he maliciously damaged a building that receives ample federal funding–adding to his pre-existing convictions and probation.

If found guilty, Schinzing will face a minimum sentence of five years behind bars. He could face up to 20. At the time of the incident, the suspect was on probation for battering his girlfriend in front of her 8-year-old [child] (sic).

According to The Oregonian, he admitted to punching his then girlfriend with a closed fist and was sentenced to five years probation after being found guilty of third-degree assault and attempted fourth-degree assault.

Schinzing was reportedly homeless for the past two years, and has racked up seven misdemeanor and two felony charges.

The arson took place late on May 29 with around 30 civilians storming the building, forcing employees who were present to evacuate for their safety, after a window was broken.

Computers, windows, and furniture were damaged in the incursion with parts of the interior being spray painted and burned.

“The fuel for these fires appears to be readily available ordinary combustibles within the Correction Records Department, ignited by an introduced open flame,” said Cynthia M. Chang, a fire investigator working with the ATF.

Aside from the recent revelation, another Portland rioter was reportedly given away under unusual circumstances after his grandmother–who purchased the rioter’s apparel–left a positive review for the faux plate holder, containing the rioter’s picture a few days before he was caught on filming lobbing an improvised explosive device at a Portland courthouse.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Government; US: Oregon
KEYWORDS: antifa; grandmasnitch; portland; tattoo
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1 posted on 07/30/2020 9:45:41 AM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

Needless to say brains was not one of his strong suits.


2 posted on 07/30/2020 9:46:59 AM PDT by kempster (w President of all time.)
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To: Red Badger

Ink on chest:

“NO REGERTS”


3 posted on 07/30/2020 9:49:20 AM PDT by V_TWIN
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To: kempster

Which begs the question, people like this usually are not politically motivated, but are motivated by money. Someone is paying these criminals, and he is a criminal.

No job, no home and has a felony record. That is not the profile of a political activist, it is the profile of a street thug for hire.......................


4 posted on 07/30/2020 9:49:42 AM PDT by Red Badger (To a liberal, 9-11 was 'illegal fireworks activity'..........................)
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To: Red Badger

Monty Python —

S: There’s a dead bishop on the landing, dad!

K: Really?

M: Where’s it from?

S: Waddya mean?

M: What’s its diocese?

S: Well, it looked a bit Bath and Wells-ish to me.

K: (getting up and going out the door) I’ll go and have a look.

M: I don’t know who keeps bringin’ ‘em in here.

S: It’s not me!

M: I’ve got three of ‘em down by the bin, and the dustmen won’t touch ‘em!

K: (coming back in) Leicester.

M: ‘Ow d’you know?

K: Tattooed on the back o’ the neck. I’ll call the police.


5 posted on 07/30/2020 9:50:41 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (If White Privilege is real, why did Elizabeth Warren lie about being an Indian?)
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To: Red Badger

Someone is throwing $$$ at this terrorist.


6 posted on 07/30/2020 9:51:48 AM PDT by Zathras
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7 posted on 07/30/2020 9:51:55 AM PDT by Red Badger (To a liberal, 9-11 was 'illegal fireworks activity'..........................)
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To: Red Badger

I agree with your premise. He should’ve at least used someone else’s name on his back if he was going to be a for hire criminal.


8 posted on 07/30/2020 9:52:32 AM PDT by kempster (w President of all time.)
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To: Red Badger

He should have worn a mask - over his tat.


9 posted on 07/30/2020 9:53:05 AM PDT by LouieFisk
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To: Zathras

He’s just a common street thug, a ‘useful idiot’, that can be sacrificed ‘for the revolution’..................


10 posted on 07/30/2020 9:53:15 AM PDT by Red Badger (To a liberal, 9-11 was 'illegal fireworks activity'..........................)
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Cleaning the gene pool. Does Soros realize the quality he is hiring? B


11 posted on 07/30/2020 9:53:23 AM PDT by AndyJackson
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To: Red Badger

Well...he did avoid being recognized by his clothing, there’s that.


12 posted on 07/30/2020 9:54:32 AM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: AndyJackson

He buys cheap, he gets cheap.

But that way he saves money..............


13 posted on 07/30/2020 9:54:42 AM PDT by Red Badger (To a liberal, 9-11 was 'illegal fireworks activity'..........................)
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To: V_TWIN

Chinese characters inked on calves: FRIED RICE EGG ROLL.


14 posted on 07/30/2020 9:56:21 AM PDT by Rebelbase
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To: Billthedrill

At least he was wearing some................


15 posted on 07/30/2020 9:56:22 AM PDT by Red Badger (To a liberal, 9-11 was 'illegal fireworks activity'..........................)
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faces up to 20 years in federal prison ..

He'll not see a day in jail. He'll be one of the 100K prisoners nationwide to be set loose by a treasonous DA or an O'Dungheap judge......... whomever.

16 posted on 07/30/2020 9:57:44 AM PDT by LouAvul (Put them in fear, O Lord: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Psalms 9:20)
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To: Red Badger

Bring back the death penalty for arson.


17 posted on 07/30/2020 9:57:45 AM PDT by kaehurowing
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To: Red Badger

Yes, but how much does the lawyer cost who tells the guy don’t talk, do your twenty and Soros will take care of you.

Well, I suppose when you hire geniuses like this it could work.


18 posted on 07/30/2020 9:58:20 AM PDT by AndyJackson
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To: Red Badger

19 posted on 07/30/2020 10:00:26 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: kempster

Sadly, he’ll probably get an admonishment from the judge and told not to do that anymore. Thinkin’ coddling time should just about be over for these POS miscreants. But that could just be me.


20 posted on 07/30/2020 10:01:29 AM PDT by rktman ( #My2ndAmend! ----- Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
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